iPhone case enables the blind to access touchscreens

Portugal-based designer Bruno Fosi has developed a prototype iPhone case that would enable the sight-impaired to use the device. The silicon case has debossed, tactile logos, icons and characters, yet is still thin enough for the screen to register touches. Used in conjunction with text-to-speech features, it opens up a world of possibilities for those without sight. Not to mention the blind could eke out some extra battery life by turning down the backlight.

It's hard to know what to say about this, exactly, but for those of you us who like to see stuff getting smashed to bits, this goes way beyond Letterman. Make sure you stick through to the final bit.No embed here. View it at NY1's site.Thanks vb for the tip!

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